Coraline

A distinctive pick — fewer than 16 pets share this name.

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Meaning & Story

Coraline is the name of the protagonist in Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy novella, a name Gaiman invented by accidentally typing Caroline with an o. It has a mysterious, slightly Gothic beauty that is entirely its own.

Coraline is for the pet with those particular button-black eyes and the slightly eerie calm that makes you wonder what they're really thinking. Like the character, a Coraline is brave, curious, and not easily fooled — the cat who investigates everything methodically, who never panics, and who has almost certainly found the secret door that you haven't noticed yet.

Famous Pets Named Coraline

  • Coralinefrom Coraline by Neil Gaiman

    The brave, curious girl who navigates a mysterious parallel world and discovers that bravery matters more than buttons

At a Glance

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Overall Rank
16
Registered
Girls
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Coraline's Personality

Pets named Coraline are most often described as:

  • curiousStrong match
  • braveCommon
  • independentSometimes
  • mysteriousOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coraline a good pet name?

Coraline is a well-known pet name with 16 registered pets. Pets named Coraline are often described as Curious, Brave, Independent.

Is Coraline a boy or girl pet name?

Coraline is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Coraline also a human name?

Yes! Coraline is both a popular pet name (ranked #4455 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Coraline has two lives

Coraline, the baby name
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Coraline, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology